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Cabinet

Léon Marcotte

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored cabinet with a flat top featuring a decorative molding along the front edge. A rectangular panel with a thin border is positioned below the top. The main body of the cabinet has a large square panel framed by a thicker border. Within this panel, a raised oval relief depicts a woman sitting and holding a child, with another child standing beside her. Above the oval, a decorative motif resembling a bow or ribbon is visible. The cabinet stands on a flat base with a decorative molding along the front edge. The overall design is ornate, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship. Cabinet by Léon Marcotte.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1860
Medium
Oak, poplar, pearwood or applewood veneer
Culture
American
Dimensions
494 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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